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In the Forest of Conteville (Dans la foret de Conteville)

Alphonse Legros

Associated Names

Alphonse Legros

Artist, French, 1837 - 1911

The image features a dense wooded area with large, intricately detailed trees dominating the scene. The horizon is obscured by the tightly clustered foliage and trunks. The etched lines emphasize the texture of the bark and leaves. The style is reminiscent of classical prints with a monochromatic color palette of black and white. In the distance, lighter etched lines suggest a clearing.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Gift of George Matthew Adams in memory of his mother, Lydia Havens Adams
Accession Number

1953.12.28
Catalogue Raisonné

Bliss 1923, no. 352

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1923

A Catalogue of the Etchings, Drypoints and Lithographs by Professor Alphonse Legros (1837-1911) In the Collection of Frank E. Bliss. Preface by Campbell Dodgson. London: Privately printed, 1923.

Wikidata ID

Q65214490

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